The Portland daily press., 1887-01-05
THE LEGISLATURE.
Caucuses Chose Candidates for
Officers for House and Senate.
Close Contest for Seats in the New
f Governors Council.
The Contest in No County Closer
than in Cumberland.
M. r. King. Tobias Lord and Andrew
Hawes Prominent Candidates.
Especial to the Press.l

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strangers tonight. All the legislators are
here, and many who are not legislators have
come to Augusta to watch or help the
chances of favorite candidates for offices.
The friends of would be councillors are es-
pecially numerous All the Portland delega.
tion have rooms at the Augusta House, and
are on the ground tonight. There are a num-
Der of other Portland people here also, Hon.
| w. w, Thomas, Jr., III. S. Osgood, Esq,
George B. Loring, Esq, Clarence Hale, Esq,
Hon. H. B. Cleaves and Hon. ]. II. Drum
mond. Many members of former Legisla-
| lures are here, Messrs. Hamlin Fogg, Cutler
and Porter of Bangor, John S. Case, Esq,
of Rockland, and Gen. James A. Hall of
Damariscotta.
The contest for seats in the Council has
been the principal topic of conversation, to-
day, and but little interest was shown be-
forehand in the caucus, as its probable re-
suits were generally undisputed. Soon after
seven o'clock this evening, the Republicans
had assembled at the capital, the few Demo-
Gratis remaining at the Augusta House for
their caucus. The House and Senate held
their caucuses separately, each occupying its
own chamber.
At twenty minutes Of s o'clock, Repre-
sentative S. j. Walton of Skowhegan. called
the House to order, and called for a nonlina-
tion for chairman. Mr.. John IL. Fogg Of
Portland was elected. After thanking the
caucus for the honor, Mr.. Fogg proceeded di-
rectly to the business of completing the or
ganization. Mr.. L. c. Ryder of Springfield,
was nominated for secretary by Mr.. ]. G.
Clark Of Bangor, and Mr.. Ryder was chosen.
Then Representative S. j. Walton Of
Skowhegan, arose and said: "Mr. Chair
man. l take pleasure in presenting the name
of man for candidate for Speaker, whose
nomination l move that you make unani-
nous; the name of Charles L. Littleield of
Rockland.
Mr.. Barker of Bangor lsecended the nomi-
nation, and it was made unanimous by ris-
ing vote.
Mr.. Powers of Houlton presented the
name of Nicholas Fessenden, of Fort Fair
field, for clerk, and moved that the nom-
ination be unanimous, which was done.
Mr.. Noble of Lewiston, presented the
name of William S. Cotton, Jr., of Lisbon,
as candidate for assistant clerk, and moved
that the nomination be smade unanimous.
This was done.
Mr.. Randall of Augusta presented the
name of William j. Smith of Litchfeld, for
messenger, and Mr. Harding ef Gorham sec
onded the nomination, and moved that it be
made unanimaus. By so doing the Republi-
cans of the House have shown their appreci-
alton of Mr.. Smiths faithful services as
messenger of the last House. He is one
armed soldier, and a very obliging aud eff
cient officer.
Mr.. Charles B. Woodman, of Westbrook,
nominated Mr.. George H. Fisher for 1st As
sistant Messenger, and the caucus agreed.
Mr.. T. A. Stevens was nominated second
assistant on motion of Mr.. Walton, of Show
hegan, and the caucus confirmed the nomi-
nation.
For first folder j. F. Frederick, of Stark,
was nominated.
So far there had been no contest, but after
Mr.. w. Fl. Looney, of Portland, had nomi-
mated Edward N. Leary, of Jefferson, for
second folder, Mr.. Amos Allen, of Alfred,
asked leave to present the name of another
man, who, at the age of eighteen joined the
old Goth Maine, and served to the end of the
war. He had served in the Post Office at
Augusta, and would be perfectly acquainted
with his duties. That man was James E.
Wade, of Augusta, Me. C. A. Harrington,
of Norridgewock, seconded the nomination.
Mr.. Looney then rose in behalf of Mr..
Leary, saying that he was young man of
merit, the only son of widowed mother.
He desired the Office for the double pur-
pose of supporting his mother and of OBJ
tanning an education. His father was SOL
dier, and it was because his father was
soldier that he was forced to come before
the caucus. The Republican party, Mr..
Looney said, was party that encouraged
young men and he thought that here was an
instance where young man should be en-
couraged.
Messrs. Allen of Alfred, Harding of Cor
ham and Randall of Augusta collected the
votes, which were 65 for Wade and 45 for
Leary, with one scattering So Wade be-
came the nominee
Mr.. Fogg then appointed these gentlemen
as committee to call all future caucuses:
Messrs Dow of Portland, Clark Of Saco,
Wiswell of Ellsworth, Wakefield of Bath,
Manley of Augusta, Littlefield of Rockland,
and Powers of Houlton.
1t was announced that the seats would be
drawn promptly at o'clock tomorrow morn
ing, and the caucus adjourned.
In the Senate chamber Col. S. Ii. Allen
was chosen Chairman, and Senator c. ii.
Gilbert Secretary.
Senator Libbey Of OYono nominated Hon.
S. S. Marble as candidate for President Of
the Senate.
Senator Cole of Cumberland seconded the
nomination, and on his motion the nomina-
ton was made unanimous by rising vote.
Senator G. P. Wescott nominated General
Charles w. Tilden of Hallowell as Secretary.
and Mr.. Sargent of Hancock seconded it,
and the nomination was made unanimous by
aeclamation.
For assistant secretary ballot was taken
with Messrs. Marble, Heath and Goodenow
as a committee to sort and count ballots.
The whole number of votes cast was %.
Kendall M. Dunbar had q, and George j..
Minot. six. Mr.. Dunbar was declared nomi-
mated.
Mr.. Lambert of Aroostook, nominated Mr..
Charles Lovejoy, as candidate for messen-
ger, and Mr.. Russell of Kennebec, seconded
it, The nomination was made unanimously.
Senator Wessott presented the name of
Ernest M. Wheeler of Wax efield, as candi-
date for assistant messenger, and Senator
Hill of Androscoggin, seconded it.
Mr.. Daggett of Piscataquis, presented the
name of Harry Sands, son Of Councillor
Sands.
On ballot Wheeler had 16 and Sands
eight, so Wheeler became the nominee.
On motion of Mr.. Lambert, of Aroostook
A. b. T. Chadbourne was declered the choice
of the caucus for folder.
Messrs. Libbey, Nickels and Lambert
were then appointed a committee to call for
future caucuses.
In the Democratic caucus Hon. J. C. Tai
bot presided, and Randall j. Condor of
Friendship, was secretary. This is the list
of nominees:
Secretary of State William II. Moody of Liber-
ty.
Adjutant General-John J. Lynch Of Portland.
Attorney General-D. j. McGillicuddy of Lew